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Clean Install Problems XP 32 bit to Vista Ultimate 64 bit

by krnsamiam Apr 2, 2007 5:23PM PDT

I have a Acer Ferrari 4000, the operating system it came with is Xp 32 bit. I have the Ultimate Vista both 32 bit and 64 bit, I wanted to do a clean install of the Vista 64 bit but I am having a problem. When I insert the Vista 64 bit disc it says, "Setup can not run on this version of the Operating System. To install Windows please try booting from the install media." How can I install the 64 bit Vista? I have the DVD full version of Vista Ultimate.

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Boot from the DVD...

by John.Wilkinson Apr 3, 2007 4:24AM PDT

It sounds like you are booting Windows XP and then trying to launch the Vista installation. Unfortunately that's not an option since you have the 32-bit edition of XP and want to install Vista x64. The solution is to insert the Vista DVD, reboot your computer, and, when prompted, press any key to boot from DVD. If you are not prompted to 'press any key to boot from CD/DVD,' you will need to edit your system BIOS such that your DVD drive is the primary boot device. You can then proceed as normal.

Also, note that you cannot upgrade from XP x86 to Vista x64 due to the same 32/64 bit issue, so you'll either have to install Vista x64 onto another partition or wipe the drive, including any files and settings on it, to perform a clean install of Vista.

If you want a simple upgrade you'll have to use the 32-bit version instead.

John

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